Agriculture

Monsanto’s Name To Be Retired – Bayer Aims To Erase Sordid History

June 5, 2018 by Kristina Martin

Now that the merger between Bayer and Monsanto has been approved, the German pharmaceutical giant has announced plans to scrub the Monsanto name from their agrochemical products, selling them under the name Bayer Crop Science instead. After receiving the U.S.… [read]

The Difference Between Heirlooms and Hybrids, GMOs and Gene Editing

June 4, 2018 by Yelena Sukhoterina
Last updated on: June 4, 2018

Avoiding GMO foods is becoming more of a challenge as they remain mainly unlabeled. Many consumers also are left in the dark about what these foods are, and there is a persistent misconception that ‘all foods have been modified anyway.’… [read]

Bayer Monsanto Merger Gets U.S. Approval, Conquering Last Regulatory Hurdle

June 1, 2018 by Michael Edwards

Last Tuesday Bayer AG received U.S. antitrust approval to takeover Monsanto, clearing the last major regulatory hurdle for the 66 billion dollar deal to happen. The deal has received antitrust approval from most jurisdictions around the world. Bayer is still… [read]

Fungal Infections Becoming Resistant, Evolving Like Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

May 25, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: November 10, 2018

Fungal infections are demonstrating resistance to fungicides in the same way that bacteria react to antibiotics, warns a new report in Science magazine. Many perceive fungal infections like candida, athlete’s foot, and others to be relatively harmless, but an estimated… [read]

Whole Foods Delays GMO Labeling Policy

May 22, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: May 22, 2018

Whole Foods Market executives emailed suppliers last Friday to announce that the company will delay the rollout of its GMO Labeling Policy. The company’s comprehensive labeling policy was slated for September 1st. They have not announced a new timeline for… [read]

How to Avoid GMOs – And Everything Else You Should Know About Genetic Engineering

May 17, 2018 by Michael Edwards
Last updated on: May 24, 2019

It’s slowly getting harder and harder to avoid genetically modified foods, but it’s still not that hard, especially if you do your own cooking. As of 2018, GMOs remain unlabeled in the US despite mounting consumer desire to know what… [read]

Neonicotinoids Affect Hormone Production in Humans

May 4, 2018 by Kristina Martin
Last updated on: May 4, 2018

Neonicotinoid pesticides are known worldwide for their negative effects on bee populations, but a new study finds that this popular agricultural chemical may also be responsible for elevated levels of a key enzyme in estrogen production. This is big and… [read]